Williams County is one of 11 northwest Ohio counties to receive Ohio Environmental Protection Agency funding to repair or replace failing household sewage treatment systems. The Williams County Health Department received $300,000 in principal forgiveness loan money. Henry County also received $300,000. Eligible homeowners will receive a 100, 85 or …

Residents in Montpelier may notice some discoloration in their water as the Montpelier Water Department will begin their annual fire hydrant flushing and flow-testing program. The Village says that even though the water is discolored, it is still safe to drink. They say double-check the water before using an automatic …

Coldwater Police make an arrest in a stalking investigation. 61 year old Mark Yearling of Montgomery was taken into custody by Michigan State troopers. The arrest came after a traffic stop on Highway 12 and Western Avenue. Yearling’s name came up on a warrant that was issued by the Branch …

Authorities in Auburn arrest a suspect in connection with a fire that caused significant damage to the Eckhart Public Library. Nykolas Elkin, 24, from Auburn was brought in to County Jail on arson charges. Auburn Police Chief, Martin McCoy says the coordinated effort of all who were involved led police …

David L. Byers, age 75, of Butler and a long time resident of Fort Wayne, passed away on July 7, 2017, at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler. David worked in Quality Control at B.F. Goodrich in Antwerp. He enjoyed water skiing, snowmobiling and was a huge fan and season …

John S. Biniak, age 60, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family on July 6, 2017, at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice center near Defiance. John worked as a lithographer at The Ohio Art Company in Bryan for over 20 years. He was a member of the …

Robert O. Bever, 88 years, of Bryan, man of faith, family, and farm, passed away peacefully, Thursday, July 6, 2017 in his residence. Bob was born September 16, 1928 in Bryan, the son of the late Roy and Hazel (Kaiser) Bever. He was a 1946 graduate of Bryan High School. …

Gregory E. Rice, 46 years, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in his residence. Greg was born December 1, 1970 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Donald E. and Jane A. (Winegardner) Rice. He was a 1989 graduate of Bryan High School and a 1993 graduate of Ohio University with …

Margaret Mary Manley, 93, of Montpelier, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan. She was born on April 21, 1924 in Millcreek Township, Ohio to Floyd A. and Norma M. (Thiel) Ehrmin. Margaret graduated from Kunkle High School in 1941. On December 19, …

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash on Highway 20 in Royalton Township. Raymond Jacobsen, of Worth, Ill., was northbound on Ohio 109 when he failed to yield at the 20 interchange. Jacobsen’s vehicle collided with a westbound pickup truck, driven by Christopher Kime of Delta. …